- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Silver Spring El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Silver Spring El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420711001699
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Spring El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Spring El Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711001699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Silver Spring El Sch held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420711001699 · Mechanicsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 16:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students)
Silver Spring El Sch held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Silver Spring El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Val
Cumberland Valley Hs
3,163 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Ms
1,403 students
- Eagle View Ms 1,111
Eagle View Ms
1,111 students
- Winding Creek 1,055
Winding Creek El Sch
1,055 students
- Shaull El Sch 591
Shaull El Sch
591 students
- This school 528
Silver Spring El Sch
528 students
What this shows Silver Spring El Sch reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Spring El Sch compares
Silver Spring El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Asian 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Silver Spring El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland Valley Sd reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Spring El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Spring El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rossmoyne El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Spring El Sch
How many students attend Silver Spring El Sch?
Silver Spring El Sch has 528 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Spring El Sch is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Spring El Sch?
26.0% of students at Silver Spring El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Spring El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Silver Spring El Sch is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Spring El Sch?
Silver Spring El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silver Spring El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Spring El Sch ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Silver Spring El Sch, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.